From pounds to a million-dollar race

The million dollars in prizemoney for Sunday's Archer is a far cry from the purses offered by the Rocky Amateurs for their two Opening Days at Callaghan Park, on 14-15 October 1921. There were six races daily, carrying prizemoney and trophies of £500. (Rockhampton Jockey Club)
Rockhampton Jockey Club chief executive officer David Aldred

£500 TO $1 MILLION – A CENTURY PRIZEMONEY LEAP FOR THE ROCKY AMATEURS When a group of horse racing enthusiasts […]

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